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THEO! You’re 13 years old buddy! We took this picture right before I whispered “Make a Wish Theo!” and he blew out the candles. What Theo didn’t know is that during this mama-bear hug, I was making my wish for him :)

19 years ago this month, Seth and I began our love story together :) But as our relationship developed and we both began to work professionally as actors, we faced the inevitable challenge of needing to be in a long-distance relationship (insert Psycho theme song here).⁣
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In fact, since we’ve been together, I’ve calculated that Seth and I have spent at least 2/3 of the time apart! And if I’m totally honest, being away from the one you love sucks!⁣
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But long distance isn’t impossible. For those of you missing your Valentine today, I wish for you, like us, to find a way to grow and thrive together, no matter the circumstances!⁣
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Love is a verb. Love is an action. ⁣
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We strive to make that true every day by sending letters, video messages, links that make us think of the other — little reminders of how we feel so much gratitude, love, and commitment for one another for these past 19 years :)⁣
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Seth, I love you. Thank you for sending flowers, even from 3000 miles away. What makes me happiest in life is our shared vision of what is possible and the actions we take to usher that into reality :) Happy Valentine’s Day ♥️

A #GalentinesDay shout-out to the lady friends who have been with me for what feels like forever. You‘ve been with me through the highs and lows and I’m so grateful to have you in my life ✨ @mariannapalka, @momohashimomo, and @yafrey — you are the best gal pals a girl could ask for 💖⁣
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Galentine’s Day (n.): a day of “ladies celebrating ladies” created by Parks & Rec’s Leslie Knope (played by the illustrious Amy Poehler). ⁣

“There are no secrets. There are no tricks. Growth requires one thing and one thing only. Hard work.” — @marieforleo, an inspiring author, brilliant businesswoman, and my #WCW 💕⁣
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If you would have asked me five years ago what I wanted my career to look like, it might have sounded like a brain dump of ideas without a clear way of how to get there. And sure, my instincts have gotten me to a certain point, but I realized I need to think of myself as a business; someone who can provide a service for others. ⁣
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In this search for clarity, I started watching MarieTV and signed up for Marie Forleo’s B-School (#ProudAlum) where I learned how to make a blueprint for all the dreams running around in my brain — essentially I learned the *process* of business. These classes have been a life saver for myself and my production company, #9MusesEntertainment. The first online video is free and I 12/10 recommend. ⁣
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Her mantra, “Everything is Figureoutable,” continues to ring true for me and I hope it does for you too. Marie also just shared our MarieTV talk about being an artist, mother, and entrepreneur — check it out in my bio ☺️

We had so much fun! Thank you @vanityfair for hosting a phenomenal viewing party, and congratulations to all the nominees and winners!!! #VFOscars #NightBefore⁣⁣
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Top & Skirt: @eliesaabworld⁣⁣
Earrings: @jenniferbehr ⁣⁣
Shoes: @gianvitorossi ⁣⁣
Hair: @matthewstylist ⁣⁣
Makeup: @georgieeisdell ⁣⁣
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📸: @MPTF & @GettyEntertainment⁣
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p.s. I originally wore this dress for the MTV Movie & TV Awards in 2018 when I presented @prattprattpratt the Generation Award :) I loved it so much, I’ve been waiting for a chance to wear it again!

There are so many thought leaders and change-makers to celebrate this #BlackHistoryMonth, and one in particular has been on my mind and bookshelf: adrienne maree brown, the author of “Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds.”⁣
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But don’t be daunted by the title — more than anything, this revelatory book is an engaging compilation of conversations with friends and mentors, observations of nature, and life lessons. Emergent Strategy illuminates how we can shape the future we want to live and how instead of resisting change, we as humans can apply the patterns of the universe to how we exist, coexist, and adapt on this beautiful planet. ⁣
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And you all know I love a good multi-hyphenate as well, which is why I am in awe of @adriennemareebrown’s practices as writer, sci-fi/ Octavia Butler scholar, organizational healer, pleasure activist, facilitator, network weaver, speaker, wedding singer, and doula. She’s a healer in many ways and that kind of present, powerful energy is all throughout this book. ⁣
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Radical change starts with us and #EmergentStrategy leads the way. #BDHBookshelf

My baby twin sisters, you’re getting so big! 35!! Where has the time gone?! Happy Birthday Paige and Jocelyn — you have my heart ♥️

Reunion! The Nine Muses Lab Family! Had the best time with many former students to dream and scheme together 💫

My Canadian friends! Have you seen these brains?? It’s the Yogen Früz Brain Project — an art installation taking over Toronto in support of Alzheimer’s care and research 🧠 I got to meet with @thebrainproject_ while at TIFF for “DADS” and was blown away! Every year, artists transform blank brain sculptures into pieces of art, inspiring conversations about brain health and aging. Swipe through to see some of my favorites 😊⁣
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If you’re in Toronto, definitely check out this amazing artwork (you can also submit to be an artist)! But wherever you are, check out @thebrainproject_ & Baycrest for all their initiatives and ways you can raise awareness and support research 💕⁣
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📸: @iamjulianross 🧠 #1 by @sheilagregory1 and @eugeneknapik 🧠 #2 by Kris Jackson (@spinmaster)⁣
🧠 #3 by @laurabundesen

Becoming a @lego character is probably one of the coolest and biggest honors of my lifetime, especially because it’s super adorable when my kids sneak me to school in their pocket ☺️ Happy #NationalLegoDay from the #JurassicWorld Family 🦕🦖

When people ask if I’m a multi-hyphenate

“The time is always right to do what is right.” — #MartinLutherKingJr. ⁣
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To honor Dr. King’s legacy, consider today a day on, not a day off — a day to mobilize toward our collective dream. The gift of a legacy is not what you receive, but what you pass on. #MLKDay⁣
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Interesting Fact: Did you know Bayard Rustin was the chief organizer for the March on Washington? Imagine gathering a crowd of 250,000 people without cell phones, without email, without faxes — Rustin did that in eight weeks. A brilliant strategist and organizer, Rustin’s skills complemented and supported Dr. King’s speaking and leadership abilities. Unfortunately, discrimination of his sexuality from within and outside the movement opposed his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, thus his hidden legacy — until recently. On November 20, 2013, President Barack Obama posthumously awarded Rustin the Presidential Medal of Freedom. ⁣
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Photo 1: The #MarchOnWashington for Jobs and Freedom where Dr. King delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech ⁣
Photo 2: Bayard Rustin & Martin Luther King Jr. ⁣

Brilliant Bumble B 😊 Your bright spirit, mind, and heart amaze us every day. Papa and I love you so much and we wish you a magical birthday today and a magical life forever and ever!!!! Aloha, 8 years old 🌺

Over the last few days, I had a whirlwind of a trip to the UK to prep for Jurassic World 3 and I got to reunite with the incredible costume designer, Joanna Johnston. Almost thirty years ago, Joanna costumed me in one of the defining characters of my career: 1800s Background Irish Girl in “Far And Away” (thank you @realronhoward for my #BigBreak). But for real, the scene I was in was a funeral and it was when I learned how to cry on cue 😂😭⁣
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And as Joanna and I talked more about this movie, I realized how memorable the costumes were. Unlike some of the other departments in movies, costumes and clothing are something we have a familiarity with in our daily lives. Knowing that, Joanna talked about how her responsibility is to elevate the experience and create characters with genuinely iconic silhouettes, clothing, and looks. I haven’t seen Far And Away since my dad directed it, yet I can still picture that one scene where Nicole Kidman is riding a horse in her peacock blue skirt. That’s thanks to Joanna. ⁣
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And she’s done this with so many other characters. You’ve probably seen her work in Lincoln, Love Actually, Forrest Gump, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit – the characters of these movies stay with us forever in some ways because of Joanna. ⁣
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So this #FilmFriday shout-out goes to @joannajohnston_design, giving us the personalities of a lifetime 👗

#BDHBookshelf: Over the summer in 2014, I took this wonderful online positive psychology class at UCLA, and around that same time, given what I was studying, I picked up a copy of "The Happiness Project" by @gretchenrubin. Lemme tell you, this is my ideal kind of book; there's a format you can follow or deviate from, and above all, it's filled with insights -- and I mean profound insights backed up with *significant* research. No matter how you choose to apply Gretchen's story and method, there's something of value to learn. I look through the book without fail each and every year, so... Happy New Year! And yes, I realize it’s 12 days into the new year, but that doesn’t stop me from being happy to celebrate new beginnings, second chances, and the opportunity (excuse) to make a lot of 2020 vision jokes. ⁣
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This month’s #BDHBookshelf is the visionary (😉) @gretchenrubin’s “The Happiness Project,” a beautiful experiment and reflection on happiness as a journey instead of a destination — finding ways to express, find, and make joy in one’s life and in others. We don’t always know what to do or how and where to start when it comes to happiness. It can be illusory (and some days it still is!) until we take action. That's why I love this book. There are so many ideas about where to begin and it has a little something for everyone. A year is just enough time to be manageable, but also challenging (in a fun way). ⁣
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It’s not selfish to want to be happy. “One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy; one of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself.” -- Gretchen Rubin. #HappinessProject #NewYearHappierMe ☺️⁣
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Hey online family! What kinds of books do you want to see featured on #BDHBookshelf this year??

Happy Birthday Arthur!! I love you even though you (and your accomplices) have shred every pillow this family owns ♥️

Today’s Temperature: Ice Queen ❄️⁣
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p.s. This was taken when I playing Gwen Stacey in Spider-Man 3 — we had to dye my hair every 10 days because my red roots kept coming through 😂 What’s the most drastic change you’ve ever made to your hair? Confession: I dyed my hair pink for a sociology experiment!

Happy New Decade Folks 🎉 I’ve been reflecting on the past year and if I’m being 100% honest, one of the most significant highlights was watching Baby (Yoda) come to life on @themandalorian. It’s unreal how this little one has genuinely lifted so many spirits! Myself included! So this year, I wish for us all to spread a little more love in the world, just like Baby. *insert magic hand thing* Happy New Year! 💚 Artwork: P. Wee

#TopNine, but make it fashion 💃 (especially that bottom left one 😆) From the Jurassic World ride premiere, to Cannes Festival, 38th birthday fun, and wedding throwbacks, it’s always a gift to be able to share one’s journey. ⁣
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Looking back on the year, it’s been a joy and privilege to focus on directing with Mandalorian and DADS (and it’s been so hard to not be able to share everything!!) And looking forward, I’m excited to get back in Claire’s shoes for Jurassic World 3 🦖 ⁣
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Thank you for embracing such a social media introvert 💛 Hope you all have a wonderful (and safe) New Year celebration!! Here’s to 2020 🎉

Yep, this is us! 🙋‍♀️ But still so much to be grateful for ☺️ Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating (and recovering) 😘 Photo Credit: @LDCHealth on Twitter

It makes sense that my mom’s birthday is during the holidays — she’s a gift to me and everyone she meets ♥️ Happy Birthday Mom, I love you so much.

The menorah reminding us all to spread the light today and every day 💫 Happy Hanukkah! Artwork: @raananart, “Spread The Light

And just like that, another semester at @tischdrama done! Collaborating with such brilliant artists and practicing what it means to be a multi-hyphenate has been such a pleasure. I am beyond astonished at the creativity, growth, and fierce vision of each and every one of these students. Thank you for being a joy every single week of the semester and for your beautiful projects and teamwork. I wish you all the best in your next artistic ventures ♥️

Thank you @JanetAdlerSchurArtwork for this stunning painting, "Shades of Blue." Janet is an abstract painter whose life changed when she began painting under the instruction of renowned artist Larry Poons at @aslnyc. She says, "Art happens unintentionally. It's investigative, inspirational, reflective, creative, expressive, and always instinctive for me. Whether I use a brush or palette knife or both... it's always about the process for me. Some think the most important thing about making a painting is the painting, but it is what happens to us when we make that painting. I see art in everything and everywhere. If something resonates with me, it inspires me to create!" Thank you Janet for your beautiful artwork!! 💙

Brain. Is. Exploding. Nobody stops Baby from pressing buttons. Thank you @adventurecollectibles!

Congratulations to all the wonderful individuals and projects that received a @goldenglobes nomination!! And of course, so proud and grateful for everyone on the #Rocketman team. Special congratulations to @taron.egerton and @eltonjohn & @bernietaupinofficial 🎉🎉

This is EPIC!! Thank you @dvglzv for your Sanctuary comic book design 🌟 #FanArtFriday #Mandalorian #Sanctuary #ChapterFour

On #GivingTuesday, look no further than @haloempowersyouth. Serving over 1,450 kids a year, Halo provides housing, healing, and education to homeless youth. But it’s more than just survival with Halo. This organization creates a loving and transformative environment for all those who come through, because with Halo, children have a home. Supporting @haloempowersyouth means you can be a part of building this home.
If you aren’t able to financially support, know that “giving back” involves a variety of things: direct action, advocacy, and time are a few ways to make positive and lasting change in your communities.

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Chapter Four of @themandalorian wouldn’t be what it is without the powerhouse women on screen. ⁣
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@ginajcarano — you are Cara Dune through and through. Your strength and grace blew me away every day on set. You are a star. Even though I love Mando, I cant help but cheer every time you knock him to the ground🙌⁣
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@juliarjones — No wolves or vampires this time! Julia, I was over the moon getting the chance to work with you again. Your presence this episode is brilliantly tender and fierce and you are a dream collaborator:) I will forever ‘ship Omera and Mando;)⁣
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@idadarvish — the spotchka QUEEN! You brought life to this character in a way I could have never imagined and kept us all in stitches on set! You are a secret weapon through and through!⁣
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@islafarris — I swear everyone’s heart grew three sizes watching your love for #BabyYoda. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit with me, everyone on set, and all watching at home. ⁣
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It was a joy and privilege to be your director ❤️ If you haven’t already (and even if you already have!), check out their wonderful performances! Chapter Four is streaming now on @disneyplus 💫

Welcome to Sanctuary 💙 Directing Chapter Four of @themandalorian was a wild adventure — you can stream it now on @disneyplus

Thankful for @stealthgabel who is brilliant, funny, kind — and most importantly cleans up after Thanksgiving dinner! From my family to yours, hope you are having a beautiful holiday.